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Woodstock Public Library
Economic Impact Public Libraries

Woodstock Public Library delivers $7.20 in benefits for every $1.00 invested

March 4, 2020October 8, 2021 Kimberly Silk

Woodstock Public Library (WPL) recently released the results of their economic impact survey using a methodology created by the Martin Prosperity Institute (MPI) at the

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LAC-OPL joint facility
Library Spaces Public Libraries

New Ottawa Central Library Vision Unveiled

January 24, 2020October 8, 2021 Kimberly Silk

Ottawa’s new Central Library will be located in LeBreton Flats and open in 2024-2025. The CBC article linked here provides the design and key features.

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Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Economic Impact Public Libraries

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library brought $11 million to local economy last year

May 24, 2019October 8, 2021 Kimberly Silk

In a recent presentation to Bradford West Gwillimbury council, library CEO Terri Watman cited highlights from the library’s economic impact study. This study has been

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Future of Libraries Library Spaces Public Libraries

Finland Loves Libraries

September 25, 2018November 5, 2018 Kimberly Silk

A recent article published by The Guardian describes how Finland is aggressively investing in it’s urban libraries. At a time when most cities are struggling

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Future of Libraries Public Libraries Social Impact Strategic Planning

UK releases “Libraries Deliver: Ambition for Public Libraries in England 2016 to 2021”

September 20, 2018September 30, 2021 Kimberly Silk

In December 2014, the Independent Library Report for England called for a national strategy which articulated what public libraries in England are and why they are a

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